Clemson University Graduation Ceremonies set for May 7

Clemson University holds commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 7, in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, to honor graduates and GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt. The Clemson University Media Relations Department announces that approximately 2,625 Bachelor of Arts degrees, 550 master’s degrees, and 85 Ph.D. degrees are to be presented during four ceremonies. A doctoral hooding ceremony for Ph.D. candidates takes place at 3pm Thursday, May 5, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. University officials will bestow an honorary Doctorate of Humanities on Immelt during the 9:30am ceremony for his continued partnership with Clemson University as well as his devotion to excellence in business and to improving the lives of citizens around the globe. The ceremonies will be streamed live online at http://www.clemson.edu/tv/live.